Rather Cranky

A poem to some of my health problems

I've had a headache for over four weeks,

I wonder if it has reached its peak?

It's making me feel rather cranky

and I've shed a few tears in my hanky.

The doctor ordered quite a few tests

and I've done my best to get some rest.

Are the pains in my back, neck and head trying to vie,

as to which one can make me give up and die?

Those suckers don't know that I won't give up-

life is overflowing in my cup.

They obviously don't know what I've been through for years-

they are amateurs and I have no fears!

Don't those b*****s know it isn't my time?

I'll just take the pain and put it in rhyme!

What doesn't kill me, makes me stronger

and I'm saying, I'll be around longer!

Reviews

[Davidgeo]

Pain is purifying and hell can wait....

I don't like that particular rhyme scheme though. I do love the concept however.

[Barbara Walker]

Thanks, Hansjizzy. To be honest that rhyme scheme is a bit too sing songy for me, but it wrote itself so what could I do?:)

[Shannon]

I love this "screw you", written in such a friendly, rhyming couplet. The tension is powerful.

[Emily]

I hate headaches!
Lovely poem!!
Keep it up!

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you!

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you! It felt pretty good writing it! lol

[highonwords]

dear barbara - i admire you so much for your bravery and determination - to keep going despite the pain and suffering, seemingly endless - i truly hope you get better :)

much concern to you,
steph

[Barbara Walker]

As many times as I wish I could just give up, I also want to carry on. I just think of all the years I would have missed with my grandkids and now I am a great grandma. Yes, I wish we had more quality time but they are worth whatever I can get. Thank you!

[highonwords]

i love that you are a loving grandma :) you're welcome, my friend :)

best,
steph

[Diane Lockard]

It takes a strong person to face an "adversary, pain, or whatever illness that goes on forever" head-on. I love your spirit, and that you find solace in rhyme...

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you, Diane!

[R.A. Youngblood]

It's depressing, but so hopeful!..specially at the end. It reminds me of that song of One Republic:"what kills me makes me feel alive, what drowns me makes me wanna fly". And I feel sorry for you if you need to take pills, I was taking some, so I probably know how you feel. I love this poem! It makes me feel better. Thanks for sharing! :D

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you for the review. I'm glad this poem made you feel better. Made my day!

[R.A. Youngblood]

You're welcome dude! And thanks :3

[Frieda P]

I feel for you, the antibiotics I'm on for pneumonia are knocking my head something fierce, and that's only been two day, I can't even imagine, go you for writing it in a poem, hope you're feeling better soon Barbara!

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you and the same for you!

[annabellee]

Hope you'll get better soon!
you're definitley a fighter, powerful and well written poem :)

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you!

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)

[s y e]

Preach it sister, I do hate these health problems. I hope you get better soon or I will fly there and magically make you better! :) I prefer to sleep through the pain..... It didn't help me though, ha.

Get well soon!

[Barbara Walker]

Thanks, Noodle!

[Craig2591]

That's the spirit. Whenever I get pain I fight it by getting mad at it and challenging it - "Is that the worst you can do to me? That won't stop me!" I refuse to limp, stoop or groan.

Great poem! Very inspiring.

[Barbara Walker]

Thanks, Craig!